Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan or Noosa Heads?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Noosa Heads and Gili Trawangan can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
A town and suburb located on Queensland, Australia's Sunshine Coast, Noosa is best known as a destination of pleasant weather, beautiful beachside scenery, shopping, dining, and outdoor adventure. Some of the top attractions of the area include Noosa National Park and Sunshine Beach.
Gili Trawangan, known as Gili T, is the most visited of the three Gili Islands, located on the northeast side of Lombok. These islands are known for world-class diving and snorkeling spots. It's not hard to see why, considering that any direction you step off the shoreline, there's a beautiful underwater world to explore.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Noosa Heads is $110, while the average daily cost in Gili Trawangan is $36. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Noosa Heads and Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Noosa Heads or Gili Trawangan? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Also for Noosa Heads, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan and Noosa Heads change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
For Noosa Heads, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Gili Trawangan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Noosa Heads, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Noosa Heads.
For Gili Trawangan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Also in Noosa Heads, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Noosa Heads and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Noosa Heads is more expensive. And not only is Gili Trawangan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Noosa Heads is in Pacific and Gili Trawangan is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Gili Trawangan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gili Trawangan and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Noosa Heads would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Noosa Heads than you might in Gili Trawangan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Noosa Heads Expensive? and Is Gili Trawangan Expensive?.